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Traditional Chinese Medicine Treats Acne

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treats Acne

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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been around for more than 2000 years and is effective at treating several skin conditions including acne. Acne is a skin condition that affects approximately 60% of the American population. Although the cause of acne is unknown, genetic predisposition and hormonal changes are believed to be related to the cause of acne skin conditions. Acne is more prevalent in males and can be aggravated by sweating, oral contraceptives, poor skin hygiene, cosmetics, face creams, exercise, and lack of sunlight. Traditional Chinese philosophy believes that an imbalance in the body, mind or spirit can cause physical symptoms of disease. The TCM believes that an excess of internal heat and dampness causes acne and the symptoms of acne. To alleviate acne you must clear the heat and drain the dampness from the body.

Heat can be caused by different sources such as our over consumption of stimulating foods, hormonal changes, physical activity, inability for blood to clean toxins, agitated thoughts, hot weather, or imbalance of qi. Heat can appear as inflammation, over stimulation, and hyperactivity and is reflected on the skin through rashes, pimples, infections, and redness. Dampness is excess water in the tissues of the body. Dampness can be caused by water accumulation in the digestive tract, excess oil, fatty, cold or raw foods, irregular eating habits, insufficient sweating, damp environment, and insufficient heat. Bacteria, fungus and viruses thrive in excessively damp environments even in the body. Dampness can be reflected through the skin as swelling, cysts, pimples, pus, and fluid discharge.

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A traditional Chinese herbalist should be consulted when determining which Chinese herbal supplements to take to clear up your acne. Although there are minimal side effects, you will not see the results you want by indulging in every Chinese herb on the market. Specific concoctions of herbs will work for certain people. An herbalist will determine which concoction of herbs is right for each individual person and their specific symptoms. TCM can use leaves, flowers, fruit, bark, minerals and roots from plants in their acne treatments. There are several different ways to take herbs in decoctions or teas, powders, tinctures, pills, syrups, and plasters. Here are some specific herbs that have been used in TCM for thousands of years to treat acne. If you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or a skin rash after taking herbal supplements, stop taking them immediately and consult your herbalist.

Cai Feng Zhen Zhu an Chuang Wan/ Margarite Acne Pills: This is an excellent remedy to clear up acne. This product comes ina pill form and is used to clear heat, expel toxins, cool the blood, and regenerate skin cells. Some of its ingredients include Pearl, Honeysuckle Flower, Dandelion Herb, Glehniz Root, Chinese Foxglove Root, Ningpo Figwort Root, Chinese Rhubarb Root and Lucid Gannoderma Sclerotium.

Jin Yin Hua/ Honeysuckle- Can be used in conjunction with chrysanthemum and dandelion to clear excess heat in the blood and stomach. It is a great detoxifier and increases perspiration. It can be consumed as an infusion or applied externally to the skin.

Dandelion Root- Is a blood cleanser which stimulates liver function to cleanse the body. Dandelion root should be drunk in a tea by mixing 2-3 teaspoons of dried dandelion to 1 cup of water. Dandelion leaves can also be eaten in a salad, which aid in digestion but only 2 leaves should be eaten daily.

Dahurian Angelica- Reduces swelling and expels dampness from the body. Should be drunk in a tea by mixing 1 ounce of dried root into 1 pint of water or can be consumed as 1/2 teaspoon diluted in 1 cup water. This root can also be combined with Chrysanthemum and drank.

Skullcap- Clears heat as well as damp heat. Drank as a tea. Combine 1 ounce dried root to 1 pint of water.

Burdock Root- Cleans the blood by detoxifying the body. Acts as an anti-inflammatory. Should be applied topically.

Spica Prunellae/ Prunella Spike- Common herb found in TCM. Boil 1 ounce of dried herb in 1 pint of water. Add honey and drink daily.

Other herbs used in TCM to treat acne include neem, chaste tree berry, chamomile, sarsaparilla, milk thistle, yellow dock, Echinacea root, loquat leaf, rehmania root, moutan bark, forsythia fruit, peach kernel, safflower, Stellaria Root, Purslane, and peppermint.

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Posted by Herbs For Me - October 12, 2011 at 5:00 am

Categories: Herbs For Diseases Tags: Acne, Chinese, Medicine, Traditional, Treats

Ginger ? One of the Most Commonly Recognized Chinese Herbs

Ginger ? One of the Most Commonly Recognized Chinese Herbs

When people speak of exotic Chinese Herbs, we usually may not think of the common cooking ingredient called ginger as being one of these Chinese Herbs – but yes, it is. What we use as a cooking ingredient would be the so-called edible root of the plant which in reality is not a root but rather a rhizome. Though ginger is acknowledged to have its roots in China, this is one of the most commonly recognized Chinese Herbs around because ginger is now also cultivated widely in other Asian countries, India, West Africa, and even in the Caribbean.

The ginger plant itself has the scientific name of Zingiber officinale. The ginger rhizome is usually called the ginger root, and many cooks are familiar with the aroma of this rhizome because of the essential oils that contribute to its distinctive scent. Among Chinese Herbs, ginger can be said to have the unique capacity to stimulate saliva production in those who consume or even just taste it.

Chinese Herbs are often used in Chinese cuisine not just as a flavoring but also because of their reputed benefits to the body. You may find Chinese Herbs like ginger often employed in meat dishes and seafood dishes because of ginger can complement the flavor of the meat or seafood well. Among the Chinese Herbs, ginger can either be used as an extract (or when the juice is squeezed from the ginger root); as ginger powder for breads; as fresh ginger for cooking; and to add to certain recipes like gingerbread. You might be surprised to that Chinese Herbs like ginger can even be incorporated into popular drinks like ginger ale and ginger beer.

Western cuisine and medical treatment has already absorbed the practice of using some Chinese Herbs like ginger to make snacks (such as ginger snaps); or to spice up the Western-style hot tea or coffee. Though technically considered one of the main Chinese Herbs, ginger also goes by a variety of other names too because it is now widely cultivated in many other countries and widely used in their cuisine as well.

Chinese Herbs are often used for medical purposes and ginger is no exception to this rule. One reason Chinese Herbs are integrated as an ingredient of some medical preparations is to alter the taste of the product to make it more palatable to the patient consuming the medical product. Ginger is known to be effective against colic, dyspepsia and the common cold (which is why you might be advised to drink ginger powder as a tea.) However, as with all Chinese Herbs, you need to be cautious about ingesting ginger in combination with certain pharmaceutical products (particularly warfarin) because ginger may contraindicate with these medicine. Chinese Herbs like ginger may also produce health results that are far from those desired – for instance, ginger should never be taken by gallstone patients since ginger is known to make the gallbladder secrete bile instead. This counters the commonly held belief that Chinese Herbs may automatically be beneficial to your health.

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Posted by Herbs For Me - October 7, 2011 at 5:00 pm

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The Role of Chinese Herbs in Chinese Cooking and Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Role of Chinese Herbs in Chinese Cooking and Traditional Chinese Medicine

When we speak of Chinese herbs, we are technically referring to herbs sourced straight from China. Chinese herbs are commonly employed for Chinese cooking but may also have medicinal properties that make them ideal to use in Traditional Chinese Medicine too. There are a mind-boggling number of the known Chinese herbs (more than three hundred, at last count) which have reputedly been used in various ways for around 2000 years or so.

Generally, Chinese herbs might either be boiled as a hot tea for at least an hour for the patient to sip, or the Chinese herbs could be incorporated into honey bound pills. The most common purpose for using Chinese herbs is for their health benefits, since these Chinese herbs can reportedly make the human body stronger when the herbs are consumed. Chinese herbs which have developed a strong following are Ginseng, salvia, rhubarb, rehmannia, peony, ephedra sinica, licorice, hoelen, ginger, coptis, cinnamon bark, cinnamon, bupleurum, atractylodes, astragalus, and Dong Quai. Among this list of commonly used Chinese herbs, the one which many might be very familiar with is Ginseng (because of the many commercial products that claim to use this herb as an ingredient.) Much of the Ginseng being used for these commercial products would be made up of the Red Panax ginseng variety which is more affordable than the more highly prized Wild Ginseng variety.

Though not technically part of the Chinese herbs category, there is what is known as American ginseng too, which was employed by Native Americans for their own type of health care treatments.

Are Chinese herbs safe to use? Those who strongly believe in Traditional Chinese Medicine would probably be very convinced that Chinese herbs are very effective, but anyone who is trying out Chinese herbs for the first time (as part of Chinese cuisine or as part of a Traditional Chinese Medicine program of treatment) should always practice caution before ingesting any Chinese herbs. This is because the Chinese herbs that might work for one person might not necessarily work for another. More alarming is the prospect that certain Chinese herbs might even be dangerous for some individuals to use, especially if they happen to be allergic to those Chinese herbs, or if the person is on some commercial drug preparation that might contraindicate with some Chinese herbs. If you are planning to use Traditional Chinese Medicine to complement your conventional medical treatment program, you should always consult your physician first before taking any Chinese herbs on your own. This is for your own protection. Though admittedly various Chinese herbs (like ginger which even Westerners are very familiar with in these modern times) are probably safe to consume on a regular basis, many Chinese herbs are unfamiliar to Western medical practitioners so it is prudent to incorporate such Chinese herbs into your diet and medical treatment slowly – maybe even one at a time – to observe the effects on your body.

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Posted by Herbs For Me - October 3, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Categories: Herbs For Diseases Tags: Chinese, Cooking, Herbs, Medicine, role, Traditional

Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and Chinese Herbs – Morinda Root (Ba Ji Tian)

Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and Chinese Herbs – Morinda Root (Ba Ji Tian)

The occurrence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have more than doubled over the past 50 years due to the acceptance of it as a medical condition that is caused by unhealthy diet with high in saturated food. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women’s menstrual cycle, it effects a women’s physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss How Chinese herbs-morinda root ( ba ji tian) effects women with PMS.

I. Definition
Morinda is a member of the Rubiaceae family, native to Malaysia and Australia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine in treating reproductive, urinary and menstrual disorders.

II. How Chinese herbs affect women with PMS.

1. Water retention
Morinda root contains high amount of potassium which is essential for balancing the levels of salt in the body and improving the lymphatic function in regulating the fluid in our body tissues. Deficiency of potassium causes water retention for some women with PMS.

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2. Linoleic acid
Morinda contains high amount of linoleic acid which helps to convert essential fatty acid in to GLA resulting in lessening the production of PGE2 and reducing the uterus pain and cramps.

3. Flavone glycosides
Since it also contains flavone glycosides, it helps to improve the muscle of the large intestine in moving stool resulting in lessening the risk of constipation.

4. Immune system
It also contains carotene, vitamin A and C which is not only vital for immune system in fighting against irregular cells growth including tumors, cancer and endometriosis, but also guard our body against infection and inflammation including the women reproductive system.

5. Beta-sitosterol
The chemical compound beta-sitosterol are phytosterol with chemical structure similar to that of cholesterol, it helps to improve circulatory system in binding against the bad cholesterol in the bloodstream resulting in icreasing the transportation of oxygen and nutrient to the nercous system cells thereby, decreasing the symptom of nervous tension caused nutrients and oxygen deficiency.

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Posted by Herbs For Me - September 3, 2011 at 5:00 pm

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Pre Menstrual Syndrome 85- Pre-menstrual Syndrome and Chinese Herbs – Morinda Root ( Ba Ji Tian)

Pre Menstrual Syndrome 85- Pre-menstrual Syndrome and Chinese Herbs – Morinda Root ( Ba Ji Tian)

Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women’s menstrual cycle, it effects a women’s physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss How Chinese herbs-morinda root ( ba ji tian) effects women with PMS.

I. Definition
Morinda is a member of the Rubiaceae family, native to Malaysia and Australia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine in treating reproductive,urinary and menstrual disorders.

II. How Chinese herbs effects women with PMS.
1. Water retention
Morinda root contains high amount of potassium which is essential for balancing the levels of salt in the body and improving the lymphatic function in regulating the fluid in our body tissues. Deficiency of potassium causes water retention for some women with PMS.

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3. Flavone glycosides
Since it also contains flavone glycosides, it helps to improve the muscle of the large intestine in moving stool resulting in lessening the risk of constipation.

5. Beta-sitosterol
The chemical compound beta-sitosterol are phytosterol with chemical structure similar to that of cholesterol, it helps to improve circulatory system in binding against the bad cholesterol in the bloodstream resulting in icreasing the transportation of oxygen and nutrient to the nervous system cells thereby, decreasing the symptom of nervous tension caused nutrients and oxygen deficiency.

Since PMS is treatable and manageable by natural remedies and a self help course, if you have PMS, please look on the bright side.

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Posted by Herbs For Me - August 30, 2011 at 5:00 am

Categories: Herbs For Women Tags: Chinese, Herbs, Menstrual, Morinda, Premenstrual, Root, Syndrome, Tian

Night Sweats and Chinese Herbs

Night Sweats and Chinese Herbs

Night Sweats are a common Menopause Symptom. Many Menopausal women experience Sweating with their Hot Flashes throughout the day. When it happens at night, though, it’s a problem in itself. It can mean ruined sleep. Women typically wake up at 2-3 in the morning, soaked and burning. What a Drag!

One of the first is make sure you are DRINKING enough…fluids. That means water, juice, herb teas, etc. That means Two liters a day. Many women tell me they don’t drink at all after their morning coffee.

First, let’s look into how a Traditional Herbalist looks at Night Sweats.

Night Sweats in Chinese Medicine are understood to be Deep chronic Dehydration that has become inflamatory. TCM calls this “Yin Deficiency”. They don’t even address it as a Menopause Symptom. Yet, the TCM approach works to treat it!

TCM calls these herbs “Yin” Tonics. Ayurveda would describe them as nourishing “Kapha”. These herbs Hydrate, coat,and soothe parched,inflamed muccous membranes. Common herbs that do this are:

Marshmallow(Althea), Asparagus ROOT,

Great Ayurvedic herbs are Shatavari(Asparagus Racemosa), and Amla(Emblica Myrobalani).

Spirulina is a Super Nutrient, that energizes and nourishes cells. Take 3-4 500 mg. tablets daily and watch your energy soar! It’s an Incredible Fluid and Blood Builder. Spirulina is helpful for practically Any menopause symptom.

My favorite TCM herbs for this purpose are: Chinese Stellaria(YinChaiHu), Lycium Root(DiguPi), White Peony Rt.(BaiShao) and many others.

In addition to replacing the fluids, herbs that stop sweating are also good. Theses include:
WuWeZi(Schizandra seeds)
ShanZhuYu(Cornus berry)
FuXiaoMai(Wheat Grain)

TCM herbs are used together in formulas for best results. You can tincture any formula you see here and have a huge supply in a few weeks!

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Personally, I Love Chinese Herbs when it comes to Efficient Night Sweat Relief.

Don’t worry you don’t have to know a thing about Chinese Herbs.

You can just print the formulas and take them to a Chinese Herb store. They are actually prescriptions! Some Chinese Herbal Pharmacies will make up capsules for you. Many will make up powders.

Or you can buy the actual “raw” herbs and MAKE your own Herbal Medicine tinctures!

Of course you can always order any Tincture Formula you see online from Ultimate Menopause Herbal Tinctures!

Also, very effective is to gently boil the “raw” herbs for 20 minutes and simply drink the strong “Decoction” several times a day. This is the traditional way, but I haven’t seen many people willing to put up with the hassle, bad smell or taste, for too long.

Here’s Two Great formulas for Night Sweats:

The first is for Night Sweats that are really bad, as well as dehydration.

TCM for Night Sweats #1
2-part…WuWeZi(Schizandra seeds)
2-part…ShanZhuYu(Cornus berry)
2-part…FuXiaoMai(Wheat Grain)
1-part…HuangBai(Phellodendron Rt.)
1-part…ZhiMu(Anemarrhena Rt)
1-part…DiGuPi(Lycium Rt)
1-part…YinChaiHU(Stellaria Rt)
1-part…MuDanPi(Moutan Bark)
1-part…DanShen(Chinese Salvia)
1-part…JinYinHua(Honeysuckle blossoms)
2-part…ShengDiHuang(Rehmania)
2-part…QingHao(Sweet Artemesia)
2-part…BaiShao(White Peony Rt)
2-part…GouQiZi(Lycium Fruit)
2-part…NuZhenzi(Privet Fruit)
2-part…TianMenDong(Asparagus Rt)
1-part…TuSiZi(Dodder Seeds)

The second Night Sweats formula #2 is if you have a tendency to get Bloated or swollen:

TCM Night Sweats Buster #2

2-part…WuWeZi(Schizandra seeds)
2-part…ShanZhuYu(Cornus berry)
2-part…FuXiaoMai(Wheat Grain)
2-part…QingHao(Sweet Artemesia)
2-part…BaiShao(White Peony Rt)
2-part…GouQiZi(Lycium Fruit)
2-part…NuZhenzi(Privet Fruit)
2-part…TianMenDong(Asparagus Rt)
2-part…HuangBai(Phellodendron Rt.)
1-part…ZhiMu(Anemarrhena Rt)
1-part…DiGuPi(Lycium Rt)
1-part…YinChaiHU(Stellaria Rt)
1-part…MuDanPi(Moutan Bark)
1-part…DanShen(Chinese Salvia)
1-part…JinYinHua(Honeysuckle blossoms)
1-part…TuSiZi(Dodder Seeds)
1-part…WuWeZi(Schizandra seeds)
1-part…Houpo(Magnolia Bark)

If You want to try Western Herbs… Here’s a Really effective Western Formula:

But, Relax, you don’t have to copy it exactly to get good results. Even if you can’t get all of the Herbs, it’s OK. They are all designed to go well together. These Herbs also tincture well together.

Western Hot Flash Buster Formula:

3-parts…Marshmallow Rt.(Althea)
2-parts…Asparagus Rt.
2-parts…White Peony Rt.
2-parts…Spirulina Powder
1-part….Lemon Balm(Mellissa)
1-part….Dandelion Rt.(Taraxacum)
1/4-part..Turmeric Rt and/or…
1/4-part..Fennel seeds

This is Deeply Nourishing and Hydrating. Tincture and start to take by the teaspoon in 2 weeks. 3-4 times a day is good for mild Hot Flashes. Every few hours for Serious Night Sweats.

[Important!Don't forget, Alcohol in tinctures can Bother Night Sweats! If you are taking tinctures every few hours, the pour boiling water over the dose in a cup. When it cools off, Dilute well. That's enough to neutralize the alcohol for most people.] You can also order the herbs in powder form and drink 1 teaspoon 3 X Day mixed with water. Or fill your own herbal capsules

Aliza Adar Levine RNMH is a Nurse,Midwife,TCM Herbalist,and Medical Researcher for over 20 years. Learn how to manage your own menopause naurally at http://www.Womens-Health-Issues-Menopause.com and about other women’s Health Issues at at http://www.health-Xpert.com

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Posted by Herbs For Me - August 20, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Categories: Herbs For Women Tags: Chinese, Herbs, Night, Sweats

Endometriosis Part XIII- How Chinese Herbs Help to Treat Endometriosis

Endometriosis Part XIII- How Chinese Herbs Help to Treat Endometriosis

Endometriosis, growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besides conventional treatment, there are many types of traditional treatment that cam help to treat endometriosis. In fact, many patients have preferred to treat their endometriosis with traditional medicine, because of cost effective and it has little or no side effects. In this article, we will discuss how Chinese herbs help to treat endometriosis.

A. Peony

I. Definition
Peony are Chinese herbs that include white and red peony. While red peony is made by the whole peony root with its reddish thick outer bark, the white peony is made by the peeled root with the bark stripped off to reveal a powdery white to pink under-layer. It is said to help in strengthen the liver function, increase blood flow, and reduce menstrual cramps.

II. How peony effects women with endometriosis
1. Reduce menstrual cramps
White peony helps to reduce the internal heat in the upper part of the body caused by chi stagnation. By releasing the flow of the chi it also reduces the abdominal pain. Red peony helps to treat blood stagnation by increasing the blood flow to the abdomen. It helps to calm the overactive uterus and reduce the period pain.

2. Hormonal balancing
Since white peony helps to strengthen the liver qi, it increases the secretion of bile into the digestive system that helps to inhibit the levels of bad estrogen in the body which causes menstrual cramps and cell abnormality, such as cancer, endometrial implants, and adhesion.

3. Relaxing uterine muscle
With a strong liver, it helps to balance the prostaglandins hormones by balancing the fatty acids in our body. Without the over-production of certain hormones in the prostaglandins family, there are no overactive uterine muscles and menstrual cramps.

4. Immune system
Peony contains paeonin and paeoniflorin which help to strengthen the immune system in fighting against inflammation that causes the endometrial implants and adhesion.

5. Nervous system
By increasing the liver function by stabilize the yin qi in the liver it helps the liver in protein and fat metabolism resulting in increasing the function of the nervous system thus reducing symptoms of dizziness, fatigue, irritation, memory loss, and pain in the abdomen.

B. Licorice

I. Definition
The licorice plant is a legume and native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. It has been used in treating women with endometriosis because of its isoflavones property.

II. How licorice effects women with endometriosis
1. Hormone balancing
Since it contains isoflavones, it helps to regulate the estrogen and progesterone hormones by blocking the enzyme that breaks down progesterone. Because of its phytoestrogenic activity, it can also raise or lower the levels of estrogen in the women body which is essential for women with endometriosis.

2. Water retention
Since licorice also helps to regulate the hormone aldosterone because over-production of aldosterone causes water retention which is a symptom of endometriosis.

3. Symptoms of endometriosis
Since licorice also helps in protein and fat metabolism by secreting the steroid hormones known to stimulate the production of androgen testosterone, it helps to balance the over-production of some members in the prostaglandins hormone that cause symptoms of endometriosis.

4. Nervous system
Licorice contains substances similar to adrenal cortical hormone which helps to increase function of adrenal glands. This helps to reduce tension of nervous system during distress.

5. Licorice and Immune system
Licorice is also a powerful herb that has been proclaimed to help the liver in protein and fat metabolism resulting in enhancing the immune system in fighting against forming of free radicals and endometrial implants and adhesion.

C. Zingiber Officinale (Ginger)

I. Definition
Zingiber officinale or ginger is a spice which is used for cooking and also consumed whole as a delicacy or medicine in Asia over thousands of years. It contains a variety of vitamins and minerals that are essential in treating endometriosis.

II. How zingiber officinale effects endometriosis
1. Constipation
Ginger contains gingerol which helps to increase the motility of the gastrointestinal tract thereby decreasing the risk of constipation caused by endometrial implants or adhesion attached to organs of secretion. (Please avoid using synthetic laxatives, as these may cause lazy bowl syndrome) It also is a sedative, that helps to relief menstrual pain.

2. Menstrual cramp
Besides containing gingerol which is effective in fighting off any infection and inflammation caused by virus and bacteria, it also contains many powerful antioxidants such as zinc that helps in fatty acids metabolism thereby balancing the levels of fatty acids in the body and reducing the risk of over-production of certain prostaglandins family leading to menstrual cramps.

3. Heavy blood flow
Women with endometriosis associated with heavy blood flow during menstruation caused by breaking off of the capillaries wall in the abdominal region may be helpful with intake of ginger, because it contains high levels of vitamin C that is necessary to make the capillary wall strong and more elastic, thus reducing blood flow.

4. Vitamin B complex
Vitamin B complex presented in the ginger not only reduces the risk of inflammation that causes endometrial implants and adhesion, but also helps to balance the hormones produced by the thyroid and adrenal glands which control the mood swing, anxiety and other nervous symptoms for women with endometriosis during menstrual cycle.

5. Hormone balancing
The existence of magnesium in ginger, besides helping in essential fatty metabolism in fighting against inflammation, it also helps to reduce menstrual cramps by producing the good prostaglandins that bind the over-production of bad prostaglandins hormones produced by the body thus calming the uterine muscles.

6. Cell growth
Ginger also contains high amounts of potassium, that is essential for synthesizing protein from amino acids which is essential for cell duplication during translation. Deficiency of potassium may cause cell abnormality. Ginger also helps to improve the transmit information between cells that reduces the risk of nervous symptom such as depression, anxiety, irritation, confuse and loss of memory.

D. Cinnamon

I. Definition
Cinnamon is an evergreen tree about 32.8–49.2 feet tall, belonging to the family lauraceara. It is famous in treating diabetes by balancing the levels of insulin in the bloodstream and regulating the pancreas in production of insulin.

II. How cinnamon effects endometriosis
1. Antioxidant
Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant that not only helps to strengthen the immune system in fighting against forming of endometrial implants and adhesion, virus and bacteria invasion, it also helps to reduce blood flow during menstruation.

2. Digestive system
Cinnamon helps to improve the digestive absorption, which is essential for women with endometriosis because most of them are found to have low levels of vital vitamins and minerals during menstrual cycle due to low levels of stomach acid.

3. Essential oil
Cinnamon contains caryophyllene, a natural bicyclic sesquiterpene that is a constituent of many essential oils. It helps to relieve menstrual cramp by putting it on the abdominal region then massage it until the oil is completely absorbed into the skin.

4. Food and sugar craving
Besides stimulating the on and off of insulin production by pancreas depending to the levels of insulin in the bloodstream, it helps to treat the food and sugar craving caused by over production of insulin during menstrual cycle for some women with endometriosis.

5. Immune system
Cinnamon contain antimicrobial properties. It helps to strengthen the immune system in fighting against any inflammation and infection.

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6. Oxidative stress
Cinnamon also contains a property that balances the production of reactive oxygen and readily detoxify the reactive intermediates caused by environmental toxins resulting in strengthening the immune system’s ability to fight against the forming of free radicals and endometriosis.

E. Valeriana Officinalis (Valerian)

I. Definition
Valerian is a hardy perennial flowering plant, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers. It is best known for its use as a pain reliever and sedative.

II. How valerian effects women with endometriosis
1. Nervous system
Valerian helps to treat insomnia and other kinds of sleeping disorder by calming the overactive nervous system caused by excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain as resulting of hormonal imbalance between estrogen and progesterone during menstrual cycle.
Intake of valerian is said to have a property like benezodiazepine drugs, because it is highly sedative which helps to reduce the tension of nervous system such as irritation, anxiety, and depression during menstrual cycle.

3. Intake with vitamin C
Some women saw no effect of valerian in treating their symptoms of endometriosis because of digestive problem. Intake of valerian with vitamin C will help to improve its absorption and enhance the effectiveness.

4. Essential oils
The essential oils made from valerian have a calming effect in abdominal pain. By placing some oils on the skin of the abdomen and gently massage until the oil is completely absorbed will help to relieve the menstrual pain.

5. Improve liver function
Valerian contains alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) in alcohol metabolism that helps to break down by an enzyme in the liver cells. It is important for women with endometriosis who also have a history of drinking problems. By avoiding the alcohol damage to the liver, valerian helps to strengthen the liver in metabolisms of fatty acids, and protein that lessen risk of menstrual symptoms.

F. Piscidia Erythrina

I. Definition
Piscidia erythrina is a small tree of west Indies and Florida, it has large odd-pinnate leaves and panicles of red-striped purple to white flowers followed by decorative curly winged seedpods.

II. How piscida erythrina effects endometriosis
1. Dysmenorrhea
Piscidia Erythrina is said to help women with endometriosis to relieve the painful period caused by the imbalance of estrogen and progesterone, because of its calming effects in the nervous system.

2. Nervous system
Since it is highly sedative, it helps to reduce the tension or overactive nervous system that causes sleeping disorder, irritation, anxiety, tiredness, and depression.

3. Blood stagnation
It also helps to relieve ovarian neuralgia and pains due to blood stagnation in the uterine ligaments. By increasing the blood flow to the abdomen, it effectively helps to lessen or stop all pelvic pain.

4. Excessive blood flow
Piscidia erythrina also has an effect in treating women with excessive blood flow during menstruation caused by breaking off of the small veins in the abdominal region.

5. Chronic pain
It also contains substances that help to deactivate the enzymes which causes inflammation thus it reduces the risk of chronic pain, endometrial implants, and adhesion.

6. Isoflavones
The isoflavones in the piscidia erythina enhance the absorption of digestive system of other vitamins and minerals, and prevent vitamin C from being oxidized which are essential for women with endometriosis.

G. Corydalis Ambigua

I. Definition
Corydalis ambigua has been used in Chinese medicine as a pain reliever and sedative medicine in treating menstrual pain and symptoms in menstrual cycle for women with or without endometriosis.

II. How corydalis ambigua effects women with endometriosis
1. Sedative
Since corydalis ambigua is highly sedative, it helps to reduce period pain as well as tension of nervous system that reduces symptoms of endometriosis during menstrual cycle such as sleeplessness, tiredness, irritation, and anxiety.

2. Diruretic
It is also dirurtic. It helps to reduce the risk of breast tenderness and bloating as a resulting of fluid retention thus releasing the pressure that causes menstrual pain.

3. Emmenagogue
Corydalis ambigua is also an emmenagogue herb which helps to release the qi in the abdomen caused by blood stagnation thus it stimulates the blood flow to the pelvic area and uterus that helps to relieve menstrual cramps for women with endometriosis.

4. Blood tonic
Corydalis ambigua is said to strengthen the overall health in the body including the circulatory system which helps to increase the transportation and nutrients to the body cells, thereby improving the information transmitting between cells and reduce the risk of abnormal cell division causing endometriosis.

5. Antispasmodic
Cordalis ambigue is said to increase the blood flow to abdominal region caused by blood stagnation thus it helps to relieve muscle spasm resulting in lessening the menstrual pain during the menstrual cycle for women with endometriosis.

H. Verbena Officinalis (Verbena)

I. Definition
Verbena officinalis is also known as verbena. It has long been associated with divine and it has an equally long-standing use as herbal tea in treating nervousness.

II. How corydalis ambigua effects endometriosis
1. Sexual desire
Sexual desire is controlled by levels of testosterone in the body. Women with endometriosis may experience lower sex drive during menstrual cycle caused either by low levels of testosterone or menstrual cramps.

2. Nervous system
Since verbena is mildly sedative, it also helps to calm the tension of the nervous system resulting in lessening the symptoms of endometriosis such as stress, fatigue, irritation, and anxiety.

3. Insomnia
Some women with endometriosis may have symptoms of insomnia caused by overactive brain cells during menstrual cycle. Intake of verbena will help to relax the over active cell in the brain and improve sleep during night time.

4. Liver cleansing
It is said verbena is a liver tonic plant that helps to cleanse toxins accumulated in the liver. By strengthening the liver, it helps to increase the liver in fatty acids and protein metabolism that are essential for hormone balancing and reducing symptoms of endometriosis.

5. Flavonoids
Flavonoids in the verbena helps to strengthen the immune system that protect our body cells against the damaging effects from chemical reactions of oxygen such as forming of free radicals, cellular damage, and the risk of abnormal cell growth such as endometriosis and cancer.

I. Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile)

I. Definition
Chamomile is also known as camomile. It is an annual plant that belongs to the sunflower family. Generally, it usually grows near populated areas all over Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional medication in treating insomnia and irritable bowel syndrome.

II. How matricaria recutita (chamomile) effects women with endometriosis
1. Essential oils
The essential oil made from matricaria recutita is said to have calming effects for abdominal period pain. By placing some drops of chamomile essential oils on the skin of the abdomen, and gently massage with your palm until all oils are absorbed will help to reduce the pain in that area.

2. Sedative
Since matricaria recutita is mildly sedative, it helps to relax the tension of reproductive organs during menstrual cycle, thereby reducing the menstrual pain caused by overactive uterine muscles.

3. Nervous system
Besides helping to reduce period pain, it also calms the tension of the nervous system which causes insomnia due to overactive brain cells at night and symptoms of endometriosis, such as irritation, fatigue, and anxiety.

4. Circulation system
matricaria recutita contains coumarin which not only helps to make our blood thinner which improve the circulation of blood in the transportation of oxygen and nutrients to the body cell, but it also increases blood flow to the abdominal regions resulting in reducing the symptoms of endometriosis during menstrual cycle. Please consult with your doctor before taking matricaria recutita if you are taking any blood thinner medication.

5. Calcium
matricaria recutita contains high levels of calcium which helps to reduce symptoms of endometriosis, such as menstrual cramps before menstruation caused by low levels of calcium that are needed for muscle tone. Maintaining the good levels of calcium it also contributes to duplication of DNA and RNA in cell division and blood clotting which are essential for reducing blood flow during menstruation and abnormal cell growth.

J. Chaste tree Berry
I. Definition
Chaste tree is a large shrub native to the Mediterranean and southern Europe. It has been used to treat hormone imbalance associated with pre-menstrual syndrome In Europe.

II. How chaste tree berry effects women with endometriosis
1. Immune system
Chaste tree contains irioids, a plant element that helps to increase the secondary metabolism which strengthens our immune system to fight inflammation, abnormal cell growth, and the invasion of virus.

2 Nervous system
Irioids also helps to release the tension of overactive cells in the brain during menstrual cycle resulting in lowering the symptoms of endometriosis such as irritation, mood swing, anxiety, and loss of sexual desire.

3. Isoflavones
Some women with endometriosis may experience heavy flow during menstruation caused by the breaking off of the small vein in the abdomen. Isoflavones in the chaste tree berry helps to strengthen the capillary wall, thus reducing the flow and the tension of overactive uterine muscles that cause menstrual pain.

4. Hormone balancing
Chaste tree berry contains high levels of plant progesterone which is necessary for women with endometriosis to balance the levels of estrogen that cause menstrual cramps. Intake of chaste tree might also increase sexual desire by converting progesterone to testosterone.

5. Absence of period
Since absence of period may be caused by lower levels of progesterone in the body resulting in lacking of ovulation. Chaste tree contains progesterone which is necessary during menstrual cycle to bring on the menstruation.

K. Bupleurum

I. Definition
Bupleurum is a plant belonging to the umbelliferae family. It is a medicinal root found in East Asia. It has been used in Chinese medicine in treating infections with fever, hemorrhoids, and indigestion.

II. How bupleurum effects women with endometriosis
1. Liver cleansing
Bupleurum has been used in Chinese medicine to cleanse the liver caused by accumulation of environmental toxins which helps to improve the protein and fat metabolism thereby helping to regulate the levels of estrogen that cause menstrual pain.

2. Improve digestive system
It is also said to improve the digestive absorption of vital vitamins and minerals by strengthening the microorganisms in the digestive tract. This is essential for women with endometriosis, because some have been found to have low levels of vital vitamins and minerals leading to menstrual disorder.

3. Nervous system and hormone balancing
Bupleurum is not a tonic medicine, but when used together with other herbs it increases the medicine’s effectiveness. The combination of buplerrum and peony helps in treating hormonal imbalance that cause menstrual cramps and abdominal pains, premenstrual syndrome, and strengthens the nervous system thus reducing symptoms of endometriosis such as anxiety, depression, etc.

4. Muscle tension
Since it helps to increase the metabolism of protein and fatty acid, it helps to balance the production of prostaglandins hormones that control the uterine muscles. As we know, over-production of certain members of protagslandins hormones are the main cause of abdominal pain.

Since bupleurum stimulates the liver function in the metabolism, it also helps to reduce inflammation caused by endometriosis implants and adhesion as well as treating irregular menstruation.

L. Lactuca Virosa

I. Definition
Lactuca virosas is also known as wild lettuce, bitter lettuce, and opium Lettuce. It has been used as a sedative and a pain killer medicine in traditional medicine in treating premenstrual syndrome and other chronic pains.

II. How lactuca virosa effects endometriosis
1. Nervous system
Lactuca virosa contains lactucopicrin which helps to calm the overactive brain cells that cause nervous tension for women with endometriosis during menstrual cycle such as insomnia, tiredness, irritation, and depression. It also helps the muscle to relax, including the uterine muscles resulting in reducing the symptoms of menstrual cramps.

2. Immune system
The antioxidant properties in lactuca virosas helps to strengthen the white blood cells in the bloodstream in fighting against the invasion of bacteria, virus, and inflammation caused by endometrial implants and adhesion.

3. Circulatory system
Lactuca virosas also contains high levels of flavones which helps to protect the capillary walls from broken off and enhances the circulation of blood in the body including blood flow to the abdomen leading to lessening the period flow, and menstrual cramps. It also contains coumarin, a substance with a bitter taste and has a property of thinning the blood which helps to increase the blood flow and transportation of oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells resulting in strengthening the function of the circulatory system.

Since lactuca virosa is mildly toxic to the body, overdoses may cause liver and kidney damage. If you liver diseases, please consult with your doctor before applying lactuca virosa.

M. Pulsatilla (Wind Flower or Easter Flower)

I. Definition
Anemone pulsatila is also known as wind flower or Easter flower. It is a wild plant that belongs to the family ranunculaceae which grows wild in Central and Northern Europe. It has been used in traditional medicine in treating disorders of the mucous membrane, of the respiratory, and of the digestive passages.

II. How anemone pulsatilla effects women with endometriosis
1. Antispsamodic
It is said that anemone pulsatilla can help to ease the muscle pain caused by overactive muscles as well as reducing the tension in the nervous system that causes symptoms of endometriosis such as irritation, sleeplessness, and anxiety.

2. Emmenagogue
Since it is an emmenagogue, it helps to release the blood stagnation in the abdominal region thus reducing the tension of the uterine muscles that cause menstrual cramps. It is one of the herbs that has been used in treating absence of period with some success.

3. Digestive system
Anemone pulsatila is said to have the ability to help the digestive system disorder caused by over-production of bad microorganisms in the intestines resulting in increasing the absorption of vital vitamins and minerals that are generally deficient in women with endometriosis during menstrual cycles.

4. Respiratory system
It is said that anemone pusatila helps to increase blood flow to the respiratory veins which helps to improve the oxygen absorption and strengthens the lung function.

5. Circulation system
Anemone pusatila also helps to increase the blood flow to the abdomen region during menstrual cycle, thus smoothing the muscles of uterus resulting in lessening the symptoms of menstrual cramps.

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Fertility Chinese Herbs For Female

Fertility Chinese Herbs For Female

Traditional Chinese medicine has been around for more than 4000 years, long before the existence of conventional medicine, it also has proven as one of most effective herbal medicine in treating infertility, because of the traditional culture and social value. Since there are many microscopic change and many causes can influence the chance of fertility,traditional Chinese medicine practitioners must take all of them into consideration for making an accurate diagnosis.
Besides viewing female infertility as if caused by imbalance according to 5 elements in the theory, it also checks the function of kidney yin and yang,liver qi stagnation, blood deficiency, damp phlegm as well as heat and dampness accumulation in the lower burner.

A. Kidney yang deficiency

Kidney yang deficiency is defined as a condition of the inability of kidney in expelling extra fluid in the body in urinary secretion through bladder, causing fluid retention. Chinese herbs used to treat kidney yang deficiency include

1. Lu rong

Lu rong is also known as deer antler, deer antler velvet, it is a great herb that helps to reduce the blockage of the meridian liver and kidney. Since yang qi deficiency also cause blood deficiency, improving the body yang by strengthening the liver’s function in blood formation and kidney’s function in fluid distribution, by menacing the functions of kidney and liver channels

2. Du Zhong

It is also known ecommia bark, it is one the most used herb to enhance the function of meridian kidney-liver by promoting the qi and blood formation. Since the liver is a organ in charge of blood storing and blood formation and kidney is in charge of fluid regulation, it increases blood flow to the entire body and reduces fluid accumulated in the body, by enhancing the kidney and liver channels.

3. Ba Ji Tian

Ba ji tian is also known as Chinese morinda root, sweet and warm in nature. It is also one the herbs used to strengthen the liver and kidney qi and blood yang by enhancing the liver in blood formation and kidney in urinary secretion, thus reducing the yang deficiency causes of abdominal distention, including cramps and pain during menstrual cycle, leading to infertiltiy. It also is one of the tonic herb in enhancing kidney and liver channels in general.

4. Rou Chong RongRou

Chong Rong used in traditional Chinese medicine for reducing the blockage of kidney-large intestine meridian, thereby increasing the kidney function in increasing blood circulation to warm the uterus, assisting urinary secretion and digestive system in moving waste, resulting in lessening the fluid retention and dysmenorrhea, thus increasing the chance to conceive.

5. Bu Gu Zhi

Bu gu zhi is also known as psoralea fruit and used in traditional Chinese medicine in treating blockage of meridian kidney-Spleen. It tonifies the yang qi by increasing the kidney function in assisting the function of lung qi and the function of spleen in qi distribution.

6. Etc.

B. Kidney yin deficiency

Kidney ying deficiency is defined as condition of either jing depletion or the function of kidney is no longer control the circulation of fluid properly due to accumulation of heat in the lower burner, as a result of eating of spicy and hot foods, frauent sexual activity, working in hot environment, out go in the extreme hot weather without proper clothing, etc., leading to distorting the menstrual cycle and afflicting fertility.
1. Shu Di Huang

Shu di huang is also best known as rehmannia with its sweet and bitter taste. besides as used blood tonic, herb, it also increases the kidney function in hormone production and fluid distribution, thus enhancing yin.

2. Mu Dan Pi

Mu dan pi is a cool herb and also known as peony root with bitter taste. It is used to clear fire, blood stasis and clots causes by kidney yin deficiency.

3. Fu Ling

Fu ling is a neutral herb and known as poria with sweet taste. it helps to strenghten the kidney yin in enhancing the function of fluid distribution, thus reducing dampness accumulation cause of rising heat, leading to infertility

4. Ze Xie

Ze xie is cold herb and also known as alisma with a sweet taste. it has the function as fu ling by clearing damp heat accumulated in lower burn as a result of kidney deficiency in fluid distribution.

5. Etc.

C. Liver Qi Stagnation

1. Xiang Fu (nut grass)
It is one the herbs helped to regulate the qi flow by smoothing the liver and congestion of Spleen qi caused by excessive yin or yang, thus reducing qi stagnation caused by disharmonization of liver and Spleen causes of abdominal cramps and pain. It is said that xiang fu also has a function impromoting regular menstruation.

2. Zhi Ke (ripe fruit of zhi shi)

Zhi ke promote healthy liver, it promotes a strong liver qi function, thereby, increasing its function in blood formation and transportation to the heart for circulation.

3. Wu Yao (lindera root).

Wu yao is one the warm with the main function of warming the kidney caused by kidney yang deficiency. It is only used for patient with evidence of liver qi stagnation caused by prolong intake of cold foods or working in a cold environment. Since its function is to restore the liver qi flow due to cold constraint, it reduces the blood stagnation causes of menstrual pain.

D. damp phlegm

Damp phlegm is defined as a condition of accumulation of fluid in the body for a prolonged period of time, leading to phlegm as a result of heat due to consuming of greasy, oily and fatty foods. Chinese herbs use to treat damp phlegm causes of female infertility include

1. Cang Zhu (Rhizome Chinese Atractylodes)

Cang zhu is warm herb with bitter taste. besides promoting the kidney in water distribution to reduce dampness accumulated in lower burner, it also dry dampness to avoi

2. Ban Xia (Pinellia)

Ban Xia is warn and toxic herb and has been used in TCM to stop vomiting, promote vomiting, rids of phlegm nodules as it promote the function of lung qi and kidney fluid distribution.

3. Gan Cao (Licorice)

Gan cao is a sweet and neutral herb. It is used to enhance spleen and lung qi, clear heat, cleanse toxins and expel phlegm caused by dampness accumulation due to qi deficiency.

4. Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel )

Chen pi is warm and bitter herb. it increases the function of spleen and lung in qi distribution, thus reducing the risk of excessive phlegm accumulation.

5. Etc.

E. Damp heat

Damp heat is defined as a condition of fluid accumulated in the body tissues over a prolong period of time. It can become damp heat as a result of intake of hot spicy hot, infection and inflammation. Chinese herbs used to treat damp heat include.

1. Long dan cao (Gentian)

Besides it is used to treat liver heat caused by dampness accumulation due to spleen’ inability in materials absorption, It also enhances the liver and the gallbladder function in draining damp heat in the body through kidney urinary secretion.

2. Huang qin (Scullcap)

Huang qin is important to enhance the lung function by moistening the qi, thus reducing the risk of fever, irritability, thirst, cough. It also improves the stomach function in absorbing vital vitamins and minerals by clearing the heat caused extreme dampness that causes diarrhea and thirst with no desire to drink.

3. Zhi zi (Gardenia)

It improves the circulatory function by clearing the liver heat due to constrained liver and heat caused by infection or inflammation as a result of fluids accumulated in body for a prolong period of time.

4. Mu tong (Akebia)

Mu tong besides increases the kidney in clearing dampness through urinary secretion, it also enhances the blood function by draining the blood heat caused by blood stagnation.

5. Che qian cao (Plaintain root)

Che qian cao has a vital function by eliminating the toxin accumulated in the body and promoting damp heat expelling through urinary secretion.

6. Chai hu (Buplerum)

Chai hu enhances the spleen and stomach in qi and materials digestion, thereby reducing damp heat in the abdominal region caused by liver blood stagnation, resulting in lessening the menstrual cramps and pain and pain caused lung qi stagnation due to spleen abnormal function in qi transportation.

7. Etc.

G. Blood Deficiency

1. He shou wu (fleeceflower root)

He shou wu is a liver tonic herb. It promotes liver function in blood formation and increases the kidney qi in assisting the liver in transporting blood to the heart for circulation, thereby reducing the blood stagnation causes of deficiency. It also improves the kidney in urinary secretion, thus decreasing the risk of blood stagnation caused by fluid retention.

2. Shu Di Huang (Chinese foxglove root)

Shu di huang is a blood tonic herb. Besides improving the liver in blood formation, it also increases the liver’s qi by boosting the circulatory system in transporting oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells thus reducing the risks of symptoms of dizziness, pallid complexion, palpitations, and scanty menstruation.

3. E Jiao (Donkey-Hide Glue)

E jiao is an important herb for improving the liver in blood formation and liver qi in regulating the blood circulation in the body thereby reducing the symptoms of dizziness, shallow complexion, and palpitations caused by blood deficiency.

4. Dang gui (Chinese angelica root)

Dang gui is best known for improving the liver’s function in blood formation and regulating the function of the reproductive organs. It also harmonizes the production of hormones during the menstrual cycle, leading to reduced cramps and pain caused by blood deficiency and stagnation.

5. Bai shao (white peony root)

Bai shao plays an important role in nourishing the blood and regulating menstrual problems caused by blood deficiency. It also harmonizes the liver and spleen to prevent the rising of blood heat causes of headache and dizziness.There are many more Chinese herbs that help to treat blood deficiency, make sure to work with your Chinese practitioner to find the underlining causes and to treat them effectively.

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Stop Painful Menstrual Cramps with Chinese Herbs

Stop Painful Menstrual Cramps with Chinese Herbs

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Stop Painful Menstrual Cramps with Chinese Herbs

By: Chandan
Posted: Sep 19, 2009

An international nonprofit organization, known as the Cochrane Collaboration, studied the effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine in relieving menstrual pain compared to western drugs. Their conclusion: “Chinese herbal medicine for primary dysmenorrhea roughly doubled pain relief and improvement in overall symptoms compared with conventional Western pharmaceuticals,” reported Xiaoshu Zhu.1

Here are a few common Chinese herbs used for painful menstrual cramps:

1. Dong Gui (Chinese Angelica or Angelica Sinensis)

Also known as the “female ginseng,” it is commonly used to regulate the menstrual cycle and relieve menstrual cramps. It also helps to relieve menopausal symptoms, reduce PMS and anemia and to re-establish a menstrual cycle after cessation of birth control pills. It is commonly sold as a single herb tea, bagged or loose. It is considered a king herb or premier herb in Chinese gynecological disease because of its ability to harmonize the blood in Chinese medicine. Dong Gui is also considered antispasmodic. The coumarin chemicals present in this herb may help dilate blood vessels and relax the smooth muscles of the uterus, thus relieving menstrual cramping.

2. Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma)

This herb is also a key medicinal herb for treating pain. It improves blood circulation and promotes the flow of “qi” or vital energy. Chinese women, dating back to the Song Dynasty, used to take this Chinese herb in the form of soup. The soup is called a Four Substance Decoction and includes three other herbs: angelica, red peony and Chinese foxglove. The soup and tea are still used today as a blood tonic to relieve PMS, stop menstrual pain and improve overall health, especially after giving birth.

3. Bai Shao (White Peony Root)

White Peony Root nourishes the blood and improves circulation. It is also used for a wide variety of gynecological problems. The peony root is considered a liver tonic in Chinese medicine. By strengthening the liver, it helps to increase the efficiency of protein and fat metabolism, thus inhibiting the excessive synthesis of prostaglandins that may cause an over-active uterus and endometrial pain.

4. Yi Mu Cao (Chinese Motherwort)

Leaves from this herb are used to treat menstrual problems. They have been shown to improve blood circulation and clear blood clots that occur in menstrual disorders and after childbirth. The leaves also promote diuresis and relieve edema. Studies on the alkaloid leonurine showed that this substance stimulates the uterus of rabbits, cats, dogs and guinea pigs.2

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5. Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis Rhizome)

There are two main functions of this Chinese herb: to strengthen blood circulation and to relieve pain. In conjunction with chuan xiong it is known to help both body aches and headaches. Corydalis is related to the opium poppy. Although only 1% in strength compared to opium, it is a very effective pain reliever. The active chemical constituent di- tetrahydropalmatine (THP) is a neuroactive alkaloid with analgesic action that relieves cramping pain.

Groups of Chinese herbs, also known as formulas, are more beneficial than single herb remedies because the herbs work synergistically for conditions such as menstrual cramps. The Cochran study also stated that: “The herbal remedies were also significantly better at relieving painful cramps and other symptoms than acupuncture or a hot water bottle, with overall promising findings… Chinese herbs overall, whether standardized or tailored, yielded better pain relief than conventional pharmaceutical therapies.”

Chinese herbal medicine can be a bit intimidating when you don’t know anything about these herbs, and the five herbs above are only a few of the herbs beneficial for menstrual cramps in the Chinese herbal encyclopedias. Asian pharmacies sell prescriptions of herbal teas and pills daily, and Asian cultures have used herbs successfully for hundreds of years. By replacing NSAIDs with Chinese herbs, women receive an additional benefit of avoiding the nasty NSAID3 side effects such as upset stomach, heartburn, ulcers and rashes, and liver damage, to name a few. Women don’t need to suffer month after month. You can use Chinese herb supplements to be pain free and PMS symptom free all month long.

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